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5 Chaotic Gubernatorial Races to Watch in the New Year
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—While the 2026 midterm elections have garnered widespread media attention for the fierce battle to control both houses of Congress, voters in three dozen states will also head to the polls to elect governors. Of the 36 governor’s mansions up for grabs in the midterms, half are controlled by Democrats and half… -
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What Unfinished Business Congress Will Face in January
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—After its Christmas break concludes, Congress is set to return in January with a host of unfinished business that could shape the political terrain of 2026. A short-term funding bill that ended the historic government shutdown in November expires on Jan. 30. Legislators have yet to implement healthcare reform following a new public focus on affordability in… -
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10 Major Incidents of Left-Wing Violence and Threats in 2025
This past year, the Left crossed a Rubicon in normalizing political violence. The year opened with many on the Left praising a man who allegedly murdered a health care CEO, and it ended with Virginia Democrats overwhelmingly voting for a man who fantasized about shooting his political opponent and wished death on his opponent’s children…. -
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The Common Faith of Elise Stefanik and Erika Kirk
Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican candidate running to unseat New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced she is pulling out of the race and will not seek reelection for her congressional seat, in which she is now serving her sixth term. It’s been a rough couple years for Stefanik. After President Donald Trump’s reelection, she was… -
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How Illegal Immigration and Government Failure Fuel Identity Theft
More than a million Americans may unwittingly hold second jobs—because that work is being performed by an illegal alien using their stolen social security number. News of the identity theft can come as a rude shock to citizens like the Minnesota factory worker who had crushing tax bills because of a thrice-deported illegal immigrant in Missouri who… -
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‘GROW OUR FAMILY’: Karoline Leavitt Makes Major Announcement
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that she is expecting a baby girl to be born in May. “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother,” she wrote on Instagram. “My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing… -
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The Subtle Threat of Democrats’ Sophisticated Crudity
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. It’s been a lot of attention to President Donald Trump’s rallies and his interactions with reporters,… -
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JD Vance Gets America’s Creed and Heritage Right
With America’s 250th birthday as an independent nation coming up in 2026, the big debate on the Right this season about what it means to be an American couldn’t be more timely. Vice President JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy—the 2024 presidential aspirant who hopes to be elected Ohio governor next year—have both weighed in. The… -
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US Strikes Islamic State Militants in Nigeria
REUTERS—The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and… -
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How Mary and Joseph Can Strengthen Marriages
The time leading up to the celebration of Christmas Day is often chaotic. Families are frantically finishing up their final shopping and gift wrapping. Traffic increases and patience seems to run thin as we rapidly approach the celebration of the birth of God in time. However, it also teaches us a tremendous amount about the power of marriage. In the words, witness, and experience of Mary… -
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The Humble Arrival: Reflecting on the Incarnation’s Gentle Grace
Think of all the grand gestures in this world. The motorcades, parades, and celebrations that occur when a president or prince visits a nation. The very foundation of the red carpet is glamour and awe. Modern rallies often welcome their distinguished guests to the stage with music blasting and sparks flying. Hardly ever do important… -
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America Must Continue to Heed the Lessons of the Battle of the Bulge
As America soon celebrates its 250th anniversary, it would be wise to look back to understand what allowed a small collection of colonies on the edge of the world to rise to the great power it became. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began on Dec. 16, 1944,… -
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The Groundbreaking Impact of Christmas
The Christmas celebration is one of joy and excitement. No matter your age there is always something special about Christmas morning and the days that follow. We know that we are a part of something unique and everlasting. Truly, Christmas reveals so much about life, faith and family. First, Christmas shows what life is about… -
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‘I Want to Follow Jesus Still, but I Want to Slap Somebody’: John Kennedy Seeks Grace and Gratitude in Hard Left DC
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said Tuesday that navigating Washington’s hard-left culture requires a constant search for grace. The Trump administration has achieved positive economic results as the Consumer Price Index showed inflation easing to a 2.7% year-over-year increase in November from 3.0% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Speaking with… -
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‘We’re Watching’: Members of Congress Travel 5,000 Miles to Send Clear Message to Nigeria’s Leaders
A small group of lawmakers recently flew over 5,000 miles to Nigeria to send a clear message to the leaders of the African nation where Christians are facing severe persecution. “I wanted to do a trip to make a statement that we’re watching, that we’re paying attention, that we’re in solidarity with the Nigerian people,” Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., told The Daily Signal. Huizenga spent about… -
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Meet the Real St. Nick
The Christmas season is filled with busy schedules, parties, decorations, and joy. It is arguably the most special time of year. Unfortunately, the secular nature of the holiday has dominated its celebration to such a large degree that we can too often neglect to remember the religious roots of the season. Of course, we… -
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’60 Minutes’ Offers ‘Syrupy Minutes’ for the Left
CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi raged against the network’s Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss when she delayed her story on how the Trump administration deported illegal immigrants from Venezuela to a “notorious” prison in El Salvador. Weiss wanted more reporting and more rebuttal from the Trump administration in it. “If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes… -
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FDA Chief Shares Attainable Holiday Health Advice
You don’t have to be up to the 100 pushup, 50 pullup “Bobby Kennedy Fitness Challenge” this Christmas to follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary’s holiday health recommendation. When asked by The Daily Signal how Americans can stay healthy during the holiday season, Makary gave a simple answer: drink more water…. -
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Here Are Some of the Wackiest Things Featured In Rand Paul’s New Report Alleging $1,639,135,969,608 in Gov’t Waste
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul released the latest edition of his annual “Festivus” report Tuesday detailing over $1 trillion in alleged wasteful spending in the U.S. government throughout 2025. The newly released report found an estimated $1,639,135,969,608 total in government waste over the past year. Paul, a prominent fiscal hawk who serves as the chairman of… -
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Federal Judge ‘Fully and Permanently Dismantled Gender Secrecy Policies’ in California
A federal judge ruled Monday against a California school district’s policy ordering teachers to hide kids’ transgender identities from their parents, in a ruling that a lawyer hails as the definitive end to gender secrecy policies in the Golden State. “The court has fully and permanently dismantled gender secrecy policies across the state of California,”…